August 2016 (GK - 1)
Description: Questions for August 2016 | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Gauri Chanda | |
Tags: GK Current Affairs National News International News About World Who`s Who General Awareness General Studies About the World Sports and Cinema Information about Sports |
Who among the following declared the official opening of Rio Olympics 2016?
In August 2016, which private sector non-life insurer overtook state-owned Oriental Insurance to become the third-largest in terms of gross written premium?
Who among the following became the first woman Governor of Tokyo?
Who was the flag bearer of the Indian team at the opening ceremony of Rio Olympics 2016?
Gujarat was ranked first among all states in 2015 for attracting maximum investment intentions in value terms. It lost its position to which of the following states in August, 2016?
Virginia Thrasher from the US claimed the first Rio Olympics gold medal. In which event did she win?
In August 2016, the Upper House cleared the GST Bill with 203 votes in favour of it and ____ against it.
Who was elected as Prime Minister of Nepal in August 2016?
In August 2016, Sumitra Mahajan presented the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014-2015 to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Which of the following States/Union Territories was presented the Best State/Union Territory for comprehensive development of tourism?
In August 2016, who among the following took over as the Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
In August 2016, who among the following was named as the President of Microsoft India?
Who was elected as an individual member of the International Olympic Committee and became the first Indian woman to join the prestigious body, which governs Olympic sports in the world?
In August 2016, the Bank of England cut interest rates to a record-low 0.25 percent from 0.5 percent. In which year had it last cut interest rates?
Who is the author of the book titled ‘India Rising: Fresh Hope, New Fears’?
Who succeeded Anandiben Patel as the Chief Minister of Gujarat?